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Kristen Brown Johnson

Assistant Professor | Family and Consumer Sciences

Specialization: Nutrition and aging Worksite wellness

Overview

Dr. Johnson has been an Assistant Professor and Nutrition Specialist with the University of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Department since 2017. Dr. Johnson is a registered dietitian and has a doctorate in Foods and Nutrition and Certificate of Gerontology from the University of Georgia. Prior to her role with the University of Tennessee Extension, Dr. Johnson served as the Wellness Coordinator for the Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging, implementing and evaluating wellness programs for older adults in 12 Georgia counties. Dr. Johnson's interests lie in ensuring access to nutritious foods and promoting nutritious food choices for people of all ages.

Research Focus

Extension and outreach programming promoting nutrition security, chronic disease prevention and management, and healthy aging.

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Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General, University of Georgia, 2015
Responsible Area(s)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences

Kristen Brown Johnson

Assistant Professor | Family and Consumer Sciences
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Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General, University of Georgia, 2015
Responsible Area(s)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
Overview

Dr. Johnson has been an Assistant Professor and Nutrition Specialist with the University of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Department since 2017. Dr. Johnson is a registered dietitian and has a doctorate in Foods and Nutrition and Certificate of Gerontology from the University of Georgia. Prior to her role with the University of Tennessee Extension, Dr. Johnson served as the Wellness Coordinator for the Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging, implementing and evaluating wellness programs for older adults in 12 Georgia counties. Dr. Johnson's interests lie in ensuring access to nutritious foods and promoting nutritious food choices for people of all ages.

Research Focus

Extension and outreach programming promoting nutrition security, chronic disease prevention and management, and healthy aging.